Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 126 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 41 | 21 | 33 | 37 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Nets held off the Celtics 132-126. Nets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.